Eric Hechtman

Eric Hechtman (born October 24, 1983) is an American tennis coach and former collegiate tennis player. He has worked as a coach for professional tennis players, including Venus Williams and Serena Williams.

Early life and education

Hechtman was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He attended Miami Sunset Senior High School, where he competed in state-level tennis and earned local athletic honors.

He attended the University of Miami from 2002 to 2006, playing for the Miami Hurricanes men's tennis team on an athletic and academic scholarship. He served as team captain, was named team MVP, and accumulated one of the highest combined singles and doubles win totals in program history. He played professionally until 2011.

Coaching career

Work with Venus and Serena Williams

In March 2019, Hechtman began coaching Venus Williams.

In June 2022, Hechtman joined Serena Williams’ team as she returned from a year-long break to compete at Wimbledon.

Other coaching roles

According to the Women's Tennis Association's coach directory, Hechtman has worked with various players on the WTA Tour.

Community involvement

Hechtman has participated in youth tennis clinics and community events in Miami, including programs led by local nonprofits in collaboration with professional players.